| A | B |
|---|
| assent | an agreement |
| gaunt | thin or hollow-cheeked |
| recoil | to jump back in surprise or fear |
| spurn | to scornfully reject or turn down |
| comply | to agree to or obey |
| lithe | limber or flexible |
| recourse | a source of safety or protection |
| waver | to hesitate or feel uncertain about a decision |
| defile | to treat as shameful or dishonor |
| pittance | a small reward or tiny amount |
